In many fields of endeavour, a move from Canada to Trinidad and Tobago would be considered a demotion. But the business of football or soccer, as the North American nation refers to the sport, is not one of them. New Trinidad and Tobago national senior team head coach Stephen Hart …
Read More »Soca Warriors kickstart future with Arab spring
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team will begin its new phase under head coach Stephen Hart in Saudi Arabia this September after agreeing to compete in a four-nation tournament with United Arab Emirates, New Zealand and host Saudi Arabia in Riyad. The “Soca Warriors” will face the UAE on …
Read More »Warriors spanked by Haiti; T&T eyes Gold Cup exit
The Trinidad and Tobago senior national football team is on the brink of an early exit from the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup after losing 2-0 to Haiti tonight at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The “Soca Warriors”, who drew their Group B opener 2-2 against El Salvador on …
Read More »Hart racing: Warriors need quick-fire Gold Cup start
New Trinidad and Tobago head coach Stephen Hart is aiming for a quick-fire start to the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup when he leads the “Soca Warriors” out against El Salvador from 7 pm on Monday July 8 in New Jersey. The Warriors managed just one first half goal in five …
Read More »Our Heroes: Wired868 submits a shortlist of stars for TTFA recognition
Four years ago, as Trinidad and Tobago stood at the cusp of a Germany 2006 World Cup place, former “Strike Squad” star midfielder Kerry Jamerson was forced to negotiate with scalpers outside the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain for the chance to see a vital qualifier against Guatemala. Jamerson’s …
Read More »Hart promises hard work but no miracles as T&T coach
New Trinidad and Tobago football coach Stephen Hart declared today that he is happy to be home and hopes to seize the opportunity at the helm of the “Soca Warriors.” However, he warned local football fans that he is not a miracle worker. “I am not a miracle worker,” said …
Read More »Bonus-gate (Pt 4): Warriors, TTFF neared abyss in high-stakes battle
Wired868, with the help of six people closely involved with the case in the playing, administrative and legal camps, will tell the untold story of the 2006 World Cup bonus dispute. This is Part Four (Warning: Some graphic language included). On 8 February 2012, World Cup 2006 footballers Brent Sancho, …
Read More »Dear TTFA: David Nakhid’s scathing open letter on coaching changes
Former Trinidad and Tobago national football team captain and Caribbean MVP, David Nakhid, writes an open letter to TTFA/TTFF personnel past and present, Everald “Gally” Cummings, Anton Corneal, Raymond Tim Kee and Sheldon Phillip. Gentlemen, Full disclosure: There is only one member of the former TTFF regime whose hand …
Read More »Hart transplant: TTFA hires ex-Canada coach… locals still unpaid
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) appears set to announce another new face on its technical staff on the eve of the July 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Wired868 understands that former Canada national football team coach Stephen Hart has accepted a two-year offer from TTFA president Raymond Tim Kee …
Read More »Warriors’ Been-hakkered: Excitement and uncertainty as Dutchman nears return
Former 2006 World Cup coach Leo Beenhakker seems even closer to a reunion with the Trinidad and Tobago national football team after the “Soca Warriors” were informed today that they might be under new management for next month’s CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament. National co-head coaches Hutson “Barber” Charles and Jamaal …
Read More »Beenhakker poser: TTFA goes back to move forward
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) has a remaining shelf life of less than 24 hours. The “Soca Warriors” play Estonia in an international friendly at Tallin from 1 pm tomorrow (8 pm Estonia time) and, at the final whistle, the national team’s kit with the TTFF logo will …
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